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Apple
Be My Eyes
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Technology
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight.

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Latest Episodes

Explore the biggest announcements from Microsoft Build 2026, including the Surface Laptop Ultra with NVIDIA’s new RTX Spark chip, on-device AI breakthroughs, and Project Solara—a new agent-first platform redefining computing.

Steven Scott and Shaun ... more

Discover how the Agiga Echo Vision smart glasses empower blind and visually impaired users with live AI scene descriptions, transit directions, text reading, and seamless integration with Be My Eyes and Aira.

In this episode of Double Tap Weekend, S... more

Explore how the Zero Project Tech Forum is amplifying assistive technology innovation in Africa, with insights from Bernard Chiira of AT4D and Innovate Now, driving real-world solutions for accessible tech.

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece take Double ... more

Discover the latest innovations in assistive tech with Matt Ater from Vispero, including updates from Sight City Frankfurt, the new NVDA built-in magnifier, and the latest JAWS, ZoomText, and Focus Braille display developments. Learn how these change... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Craig
Lead Android developer on Soundscape project
Scottish Tech Army
Episode: Community-Powered Accessible Apps You Need to Try & Soundscape Comes To Android - With A Little Help From Double Tap
Alicia Omoigui
Vice President of Service Delivery at Aira
Aira
Episode: Microsoft Surface Gets Ultra Upgrade & Aira Build AI Returns
Ken Scott
Listener who contributed detailed experiences on shopping, cooking, and independence for blind people
Episode: Your Feedback: Shopping, Cooking, and Screen Reader Hacks
Gregory Hynote
Advocate for blind tech community, sender of feedback letter
Private individual
Episode: Your Feedback: Smart Glasses & Giving Your Eyes A Bath
Ben Badejo
Developer of Voice Claw Real Time
Voice Claw OpenAI-related project
Episode: Musk vs Altman, VoiceClaw And Apple Glass Rumours
Mark Morad
Developer and creator of Scribe Me
Scribe Me
Episode: Scribe Me Returns and OneCourt Brings Sports Home
Jenison Asuncion
Co-founder of GAAD
GAAD
Episode: GAAD 2026: Accessibility Wins, Challenges, and the AI Revolution
Jarnil Chudge
Leader/engineer of Soundscape Community initiatives; former Microsoft Soundscape team member
Capital Region Nordic Alliance (CRNA) / Soundscape Community
Episode: Building Routes to Independence with Soundscape Community
Wes Turner
Director, Rensselaer Center for Open Source
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Episode: Building Routes to Independence with Soundscape Community

Hosts

Steven Scott
Host of the show; co-host; introduces guests and segments; central to on-air discussions.
Shaun Preece
Co-host; engages with guests and audience; part of core duo; provides commentary.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Re-introducing the measure app

    Great discussion that just made my wife cringe. Thanks for re-introducing the measure app. Appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Pickering blind guy
    Canada5 months ago
  • My new favorite show!

    Truly love this podcast! Being able to get such awesome information and insight delivered in such an entertaining way is just one of a kind! Keep doing what you guys do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KevinLowedown
    United States8 months ago
  • Highly recommend

    As a speech-language pathologist, I love listening to double tap’s insights about accessibility tools in the real world!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lsj765
    United States9 months ago
  • My new favourite podcast

    This show is now my go to for all things tech, and for sunlight entertainment as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    504amandah
    Australiaa year ago
  • No concern for long term listeners

    Even after reporting that a sound effect they are using between segments is so sickening that it is difficult to listen, they continue to use it months later. I won't be listening to this podcast anymore.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    WhiplashZamboniMan
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates humor balanced with practical guidance on assistive tech.
Feedback highlights the show's quality guests and honest discussions on current accessibility developments.
Some listeners note pacing or padding in longer episodes but value the actionable content.
Listeners praise the show for accessible, real-world tech insights.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#191
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Apple Podcasts
#53
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#124
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#168
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#102
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#128
Norway/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

GAAD 2026: Accessibility Wins, Challenges, and the AI Revolution
Q: How has GAAD evolved over the past 15 years and what should its aims be today?
GAAD has evolved from raising awareness to pushing for measurable improvements in both the culture of software development and the accessibility of products, while maintaining a critical stance against complacency and recognizing the complexity of modern software.
Victor Reader Stratus 2 & Lady A+ Personality Modes
Q: Can AI help with Duxbury, and what could be the first steps with AI prompts?
The guest explains that you should start by describing the exact task, provide references and research links, and guide the AI to work across multiple platforms while testing and iterating with a focus on accessibility and cross-platform compatibility.
Weekend: Building Accessible Games and Reading Tools with Dani Devesa Derksen-Staats
Q: What prompted you to release RetroRapid and the other project at the time you did?
The spur came from a conference moment where attendees interacted with a prototype on the spot, turning a side project into something people could actually use and share, which pushed him to publish it despite not feeling fully finished.
Tim Cook Is Out, Familiar Faces On Ring Doorbells & Passkeys Explained
Q: What can people do to stay safer when navigating passkeys and passwords in daily life?
Use password managers with end-to-end encryption, enable two-factor authentication for accounts when available, and adopt passkeys or single sign-on where supported to reduce password reuse and phishing risk.
Smart Tips for Buying a New Computer with Accessibility in Mind & Roads Audio App In Focus
Q: What is Roads Audio and what problem is it solving?
Roads Audio is a voice-only messaging app that acts as a bridge between podcasting and private conversations, allowing longer-form audio with timestamped comments to create threaded, responsive discussions.

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A practical tech-focused show centered on accessibility and daily use for blind and low-vision audiences. Episodes spin through a mix of device reviews, software updates, and real-world tips for navigating mainstream technology, with frequent discussions about AI, smart home gear, and assistive devices. Guests range from university researchers and industry product experts to advocates and developers, all sharing concrete experiences to help listeners make tech work in everyday life. A distinctive vibe is the blend of candid banter, hands-on demos, and thoughtful questions from the community, making it a useful resource for staying current on accessible tech trends while keeping instructions approachable and actionable.

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1. Access On
2. That Real Blind Tech Show
3. RNIB Tech Talk
4. iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.
5. Blind Abilities

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Double Tap launched 9 years ago and published 600 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Double Tap include:

1. Dave Craig
2. Alicia Omoigui
3. Ken Scott
4. Gregory Hynote
5. Ben Badejo
6. Mark Morad
7. Jenison Asuncion
8. Jarnil Chudge

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